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Leica to Introduce Extra-Special Point-and-Shoot

By Rik Fairlie December 19, 2008 5:07 pmDecember 19, 2008 5:07 pm

If you like your cameras special (edition), Leica says it will offer a version of its D-LUX 4 compact digital camera clad in anodized titanium. The company says it will produce only 10,000 of the cameras, which will be available in January.

What the Leica is not talking about is price. The company released no word on the cost of the titanium model, which is pretty much identical to the standard black $920 (street) D-LUX 4. The site Leica Rumors, however, reports that the price of the titanium version will be $995.

If you’re not familiar with the D-LUX 4, it’s a compact 10-megapixel camera with a cool retro design and several features that set it apart from other cameras in its size class. First, its F2.0 aperture enables you to take better photos in low light, and its lens is among the only point-and-shoots to have ultra-short focal length of 24mm. It also can shoot photos in the RAW format, which is typically handled only by D.S.L.R.’s.

This camera is aimed at enthusiasts looking for something pocket-size. But for those who prefer more protective portability, Leica will throw in a titanium-colored leather case.

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